Your next garden design project: Gardening tips to consider when hiring a professional

Professional gardener and Rated People tradesman, Ricky Talbot from Pride Landscape & Design, gives us some important ...

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🌱 Having a composting area in your garden is not only great for keeping the space tidy but also for enriching your soil and reducing the need for fertilizers.

💦 Before planting, it's important to check the ground conditions of your garden, as wet and boggy areas may limit your choice of plants. A gardener can help you find a solution for drainage issues.

🌱 Knowing the type of soil you have in your garden is crucial when considering what plants to choose. A soil testing meter can provide you with information about soil pH and sunlight exposure.

☀️ Identifying the sunniest spot in your garden is essential for determining where to place features like a patio or planting area that will thrive during the summer months.

💰 Budgeting is an important aspect of any garden project. Researching material costs and openly discussing your budget with a landscaper or garden designer can help you make the most out of your available funds.

📸 Taking photos of your garden space and using platforms like Pinterest can provide inspirational ideas for your project, helping you choose colors, materials, and features that align with your vision.

🌿 By effectively communicating your ideas and preferences to your landscaper, you can ensure that you will get the desired outcome for your garden project.

Thank you for watching the video! I hope these tips and inspirations have been helpful for your next project.

Timestamped Summary

00:20 Ricky suggests having an area for composting in your garden to keep it tidy and enrich the soil.

00:39 Ricky advises checking the ground conditions before planting to ensure the area is suitable.

01:01 Ricky recommends using a soil testing meter to determine the pH and light levels of the soil.

01:22 Ricky mentions considering the sun and shade in your garden and finding the sunniest spot.

01:43 Budget is an important factor to consider, and Ricky suggests doing some research on material costs and being open about your budget with a landscaper.

02:05 Taking photos and using platforms like Pinterest can help you envision how you want to use your space and communicate your ideas to a landscaper.

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Q&A

What is one thing homeowners should have in their garden?

An area for composting to keep all the grass cuttings and leaves in one place, which will help keep the garden tidy.

Why is checking the ground conditions important before planting?

Wet and boggy ground conditions can limit the choice of plants that can be planted. A gardener can advise on plant choices and provide a solution to resolve drainage problems.

How can you determine the type of soil in your garden?

You can use a soil testing meter to determine the pH and light conditions of the soil. A landscaper can also advise you on the type of soil you have and which plants can thrive in it.

What should be considered when determining the location of a garden feature area?

The sun and shade in the garden should be considered. Using an app or compass to track the sun can help identify the sunniest spot in the garden, which would be ideal for a patio area or feature area for planting.

Why is it important to consider budget when undertaking a garden project?

Researching the base price of materials and being open about your budget with a landscaper or garden designer can help you make the most out of your available budget.

How can you start your garden project?

Start by taking photos of the space and using platforms like Pinterest to gather inspirational ideas for your color palette, materials, and desired features. This will help you communicate your vision to your landscaper.

What can you do with the tips and inspiration from the video?

Use the tips and inspiration to plan and execute your next garden project.